Opens anglers face chilly start on Amistad

Ominous clouds hang over Diablo East Marina at daybreak on Lake Amistad on Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open presented by Allstate.

Ominous clouds hang over Diablo East Marina at daybreak on Lake Amistad on Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open presented by Allstate.
Ominous clouds hang over Diablo East Marina at daybreak on Lake Amistad on Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open presented by Allstate.
Trait Crist’s hat makes her stand out on a blustery Day One at Lake Amistad.
Trait Crist’s hat makes her stand out on a blustery Day One at Lake Amistad.
The American flag is hard to handle with the gusty winds coming in from the north.
The American flag is hard to handle with the gusty winds coming in from the north.
Those are hand warmers in the hands of Gary Clouse. He’ll need to restock his supply in the coming days.
Those are hand warmers in the hands of Gary Clouse. He’ll need to restock his supply in the coming days.
The first flight is well underway while the remainder of the anglers are still launching on a long boat ramp at Diablo East Marina.
The first flight is well underway while the remainder of the anglers are still launching on a long boat ramp at Diablo East Marina.
Gary Klein won’t need Repel to keep away any mosquitoes on a day like this at Lake Amistad.
Gary Klein won’t need Repel to keep away any mosquitoes on a day like this at Lake Amistad.
The first flight of boats head out for a day of fishing on Lake Amistad.
The first flight of boats head out for a day of fishing on Lake Amistad.
You’d never know it but this is local angler and Elite Series pro Byron Velvick.
You’d never know it but this is local angler and Elite Series pro Byron Velvick.
A variety of styles and types of masks are worn by the anglers on a cold, raw morning at Lake Amistad.
A variety of styles and types of masks are worn by the anglers on a cold, raw morning at Lake Amistad.
Patrick Pierce and his co-angler are ready for a cold run ahead across Lake Amistad.
Patrick Pierce and his co-angler are ready for a cold run ahead across Lake Amistad.
Kevin Short and an unidentified man presumed to be his co-angler get ready for the cold on Lake Amistad.
Kevin Short and an unidentified man presumed to be his co-angler get ready for the cold on Lake Amistad.
Kevin Short is all bundled up in his customary trademark pink.
Kevin Short is all bundled up in his customary trademark pink.
The fobs disappear as boats pass through the checkout and safety inspection line.
The fobs disappear as boats pass through the checkout and safety inspection line.
The wind makes it tough to handle the paperwork on this blustery morning.
The wind makes it tough to handle the paperwork on this blustery morning.
Grant Goldbeck is at Lake Amistad as a Texas transplant from Virginia. The weather in both places on this morning is about the same.
Grant Goldbeck is at Lake Amistad as a Texas transplant from Virginia. The weather in both places on this morning is about the same.
Debra Hengst prepares to head out for a day of fishing.
Debra Hengst prepares to head out for a day of fishing.
The final flight of boats lines up for safety check before filing out on Lake Amistad.
The final flight of boats lines up for safety check before filing out on Lake Amistad.
The fans get bundled up to send good wishes to the anglers.
The fans get bundled up to send good wishes to the anglers.
Rick Dusek extends a gloved hand to take his boat number fob at the safety inspection and checkout line.
Rick Dusek extends a gloved hand to take his boat number fob at the safety inspection and checkout line.
Cliff Crochet is all bundled up for a brisk day of fishing on Lake Amistad.
Cliff Crochet is all bundled up for a brisk day of fishing on Lake Amistad.
This unidentified co-angler is already showing the American spirit for the upcoming Olympic Games.
This unidentified co-angler is already showing the American spirit for the upcoming Olympic Games.
The final boats prepare to line up for the day ahead on Lake Amistad.
The final boats prepare to line up for the day ahead on Lake Amistad.